This orange juice cake is packed with a delicious citrusy taste! It’s a simple, homemade bundt cake that pairs perfectly with a warm cup of tea or coffee. The best part? It’s super easy to make. It takes about 15 minutes to mix everything. Then, just pop it in the oven, and it’s ready in under an hour!
Cake Recipe With Orange Juice
Sometimes, the best things in life are the simplest. This orange juice cake is proof of that. I love this recipe because it is an easy-to-follow recipe that transforms a few humble ingredients into a fluffy, moist, and flavorful dessert that practically melts in your mouth.
When I need a mood booster, this cake adds a bit of sunshine to my day, this orange juice cake recipe delivers the vibrant citrus flavor with a soft, sweet cake for a refreshing and delightful treat that's also perfect for any occasion.
If you also like citrus fruits like orange in your desserts then you will like Pudding with Orange, Orange Custard Pudding, and Upside Down Blood Orange Cake.
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⭐Why You'll Love Orange Juice Cake
- Easy To Make: With clear instructions and readily available ingredients, this recipe is easy to follow.
- Citrusy Delight: The infusion of fresh orange juice and zest provides a burst of citrus flavor, making it a refreshing and vibrant treat.
- Moist and Tender: The combination of carefully selected ingredients and proper mixing results in a moist and tender cake with a delightful crumb.
- Perfect Balance of Sweetness: The combination of sugar and the natural sweetness of oranges creates a perfectly balanced sweetness that is not overpowering.
- Family-Friendly: Loved by both adults and children, this Cake with Orange Juice is a family-friendly dessert that can be enjoyed by everyone.
🧾Orange Juice Cake Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need:
For Orange Cake:
- Orange Juice: Provides a fresh and vibrant citrus flavor, adds moisture and acidity to the batter, enhancing the overall taste of the cake.
- Eggs: Acts as a binding agent and contributes to the structure.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cake and contributes to its texture.
- Oil: Contributes to the moisture and richness of the cake.
- Orange Zest: Enhances the orange flavor.
- Flour: Forms the structure of the cake.
- Baking Powder: Acts as a leavening agent.
Syrup Ingredients:
- Orange Juice: Adds additional orange notes and moisture, enhancing the overall taste and keeping the cake moist.
- Sugar: Sweetens and thickens the syrup.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Orange Juice Cake
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together eggs and sugar until thoroughly blended and slightly fluffy.
2. Incorporate oil into the egg-sugar mixture and whisk until a well-combined consistency is achieved.
3. Introduce orange zest and orange juice to the egg-sugar mixture, ensuring thorough mixing.
4. Sift the flour and beat until it blends well into the mixture.
5. Incorporate baking powder into the batter, stirring until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix.
6. Transfer the batter into the greased Bundt pan, ensuring an even spread.
7. Place the pan in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
8. Combine orange juice and sugar in a saucepan, and heat the mixture over medium heat until the consistency slightly thickens, then transfer into a heatproof jug.
9. After the cake is finished baking, take it out of the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes. While the cake is still warm, use a skewer to create several holes.
10. Drizzle the prepared orange syrup over the warm cake, letting it seep into the punctured holes. Let the cake cool down entirely.
11. Gently move the cake onto a serving plate.
12. Cut the Orange Bundt Cake into slices and enjoy.
🍽 How to Serve
- Slice and Serve: Use a sharp, serrated knife to slice the cake. Clean the knife between cuts for neat slices. Serve the slices on individual plates or a serving platter.
- Accompaniments: Consider serving the Orange Bundt Cake with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a side of citrus fruit salad for a complementary contrast.
- Tea or Coffee: Offer the cake with a hot cup of tea or coffee to complement its sweetness.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh oranges and quality ingredients contribute to the best flavor. Use fresh orange juice and zest for a vibrant citrus taste.
Zest Citrus Properly: Use a fine grater to zest the oranges, being careful to avoid the bitter white pith. The zest adds intense citrus flavor to the cake.
Prep the Bundt Pan: Grease the Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking. Consider using a baking spray with flour for convenience.
Tap Out Air Bubbles: After pouring the batter into the Bundt pan, tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles. This helps the cake bake evenly.
Check Doneness Carefully: Use a toothpick or cake tester to check for doneness. Insert it into the center of the cake; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Warm Cake for Syrup: Pour the orange syrup over the warm cake. This helps the syrup soak in better, making the cake even more delicious.
Be Patient: Let the cake cool completely before slicing. This allows the flavors to meld, and the texture to set.
🍰More Cake Recipes
Love this orange cake? You’ll also enjoy these delicious cakes.
- Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Lemon Bundt Cake
- Carrot Cake
- Raspberry mousse chocolate cake
- Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd and Cream Cheese Frosting
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📖 Recipe
Orange Juice Cake
Ingredients
For Orange Bundt Cake:
- 200 ml Orange Juice
- 3 Eggs
- 160 g Sugar
- 150 ml Oil
- Orange Zest of 2 Orange
- 250 g Flour
- 14 g Baking Powder
For Syrup:
- 150 ml Orange Juice
- 50 g Sugar
Instructions
- Cut a few oranges, squeeze them and pour the orange juice into a jug.
- Grease a Bundt cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Add oil to the egg-sugar mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Add orange zest and orange juice to the egg-sugar mixture. Mix well.
- Sift the flour and beat until well combined.
- Add baking powder to the batter, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. Cut a few oranges, squeeze them and pour the orange juice into a jug.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture slightly thickens.
- Remove the syrup from heat and pour it into a jug.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- While the cake is still warm, poke several holes with a skewer.
- Pour the prepared orange syrup over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Carefully transfer the cake onto a serving plate.
- Slice the Orange Bundt Cake and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
Looks very delicious, I like the recipe thanks